The Bellevue School District is pleased to announce that more than 96% of its staff are in compliance with the governor’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement, per Proclamation 21-4.1. BSD staff have reached this level of compliance ahead of the October 18 deadline that requires K-12 education employees to be fully vaccinated or have approved exemptions.
“We are extremely appreciative of our staff and their efforts to be in compliance with the requirements of the Governor’s Proclamation,” said Dr. Art Jarvis, Bellevue School District Superintendent. “Everyone on our staff plays a role in keeping our schools and learning communities safe, and this is just one way they have shown their commitment in doing so.”
In partnership with Safeway and Alberson’s pharmacies, BSD has hosted 13COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the year to ensure staff and families had convenient access to vaccinations and professional support. Through the clinics, more than 3,560 people received vaccines, including 1,100 staff. Over 1,500 students, 12 years of age and older, have received vaccinations. Additionally, clinics are being planned to accommodate vaccine boosters as well as vaccinations for children ages five to 12 once they are approved for use.
The Bellevue School District, with nearly 20,000 students and 29 schools, is a diverse and dynamic district in East King County, Washington. Its mission is “To serve each and every student academically, socially, and emotionally, through a rigorous and relevant education that is innovative and individualized. As a learning community that values one another’s humanity, we provide courageous support for equitable and exceptional education for all students.”